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My MySQL - Cheat Sheet

There is a lot of depth to MySQL and what you can do with it, and consequently, no small list of commands and combinations that are a part of it. Here is MY list of 'must know' information and commands for the MySQL beginner.

Many who read this article will already be familiar with most of it's contents. But for those of you new to MySQL, here is MY list of 'must know' information and commands for the MySQL beginner. It is not a complete list of commands, and does not pretend to provide any guidance to the proper structuring of databases or the table relationships contained within. But with the information below under your belt, you will have a far easier time learning from the many other good tutorials available on the internet that go into depth on database theory, structuring and advanced MySQL usage. Check it out!